Norma Lee (Dick) Pekarek, 90, of Salina, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021.  She was born September 10, 1930, south of Lucas, Kansas to Dan and Leora Dick. Norma graduated from the Lucas High School in 1950.  In 1951, she married William “Bill” D. Pekarek at the Methodist Church in Lucas, Kansas. Norma was a member of the University United Methodist church.  She was employed 28 years...

Virginia "Virgie" Louise Neiswender, 73, of Salina, passed away March 20, 2021. She was born June 7, 1947, oldest daughter of the late Rosa (Rand) and Floyd Close. Virgie grew up on a rural farm south of Abilene and attended Solomon schools K-12. She was a skilled fast-pitch softball player and enjoyed bowling. She was known for working local auctions in Salina. She retired from Westinghouse...

Mary Jo Abildgaard, 60, of Salina, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with renal failure. Mary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska September 22, 1960 to Irmgard Campbell Terrio and the late Bobby Dean Campbell. Mary was raised in Delphos Kansas where she had a love of playing in the city park, chasing her siblings, and playing softball. She lo...

Virginia Arlene Lilly passed away on March 21, 2021 at her home surrounded with love by her family. She was born in Smolan, Kansas on September 14, 1924. Her parents were Gustaf and Augusta (Ohman) Bengtson. She was confirmed into the Salemsborg Lutheran Church, and after her marriage transferred church membership to the Mentor United Methodist Church. She married Kendall Lilly on August 25, 19...

Joseph Burton Eaton, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Joe was born in Lawrence, Kansas on April 25, 1966, a son of Terry Paul Eaton and Rosie Geneva (Ninemire) Eaton. He retired from Tony's Pizza. Survivors include his father, Terry Eaton, of Miltonvale, Kansas; sister, Susan Eaton, of Salina, Kansas; brother, Terry Eaton, II, (Debbie), of Eudora, Kansas; step-b...

James Harold Caldwell, 73, of Gypsum, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021. James was born in Salina, Kansas on April 18, 1947, son of the late Betty Jean (Hawkins) Bennett and Chester William Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, Doris "Ellen" Caldwell; children, Shawna Caldwell, of Kansas City, Missouri, Nancy Isaacson, of Salina, Donald Stebbins, of Gypsum; nine...

Mike Dee Christensen came as a gift from God into the family of O.L. (Pete) and Clila Christensen on July 24, 1946, in Salina. He graduated from Salina High School, Kansas Wesleyan University, and worked in finance.   Mike married Gaye Lynn Maze on March 23, 1972. Twelve years later their son, Gary, was born.   Mike went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on S...

Ella Fontella Jennings Dooley (Toot) passed away Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at the age of 86. Ella was born on December 12th, 1934 in Greenwich, KS. to C.R. “Buck” and Pauline (Bridges) Jennings. Ella had an older brother, Darold Jennings, and is survived by younger sister Mazie Jennings White.   Ella was married and is survived by Joseph Aloysius Dooley Jr on January 22nd, 1955. The...

Erma White Swanson, 100, of Salina, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born December 12, 1920, in Lincoln, Kan., to William and Clara (Mason) Hendrickson. Erma was a homemaker and was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She was a fantastic cook and could knit and sew up a storm. She loved to dance and travel. Always ready to go at a moment’s notice. She is survived by her s...

Victor Manuel Cabrera, Jr., 32, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Victor was born in Garden City, Kansas on April 13, 1988, son of Sheryl McRee, and Victor Cabrera, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Chelsea Cabrera; daughter, Vayda Cabrera; three sons Gabriel Cabrera, Ezekiel Cabrera, Nathaniel Cabrera, all of Salina, Kansas; parents, Sheryl McRee of Salina, Kansas; step-...